12:51 Lyrics

Lyric discussion by bugmenot 

Cover art for 12:51 lyrics by Strokes, The

Well, I didn't know what a 40 was until just now. Could it be that >>>it's a term used only in the US, and expecting the rest of the world >>>to understand is typical American arrogance?

Yep, in case you didn't notice, the Strokes are American. Are they supposed to sing only worldly phrases that everyone knows?? If you want to understand english lyrics by a band from the USA , then yes it helps to know a little American slang...